I’m not a southerner. So forgive me when I say I have never ever tried a Pecan Praline in my life. However, I have some readers on the blog who keep telling me to try making them. They are begging for a recipe. Which is funny, because you guys, there are hundreds (thousands) of recipes on the web for Pecan Pralines.

However, I felt it my duty to give these a whirl. After all, my favorite ice cream flavor is Pecan Pralines and Cream Ice Cream. TO DIE FOR.

After giving these a try, I can only say they are delicious. Melt in your mouth good. The brown sugar caramelizes and firms up after you dissolve and boil the mixture. Once you fold in your pecans you have to work fast to drop these onto parchment paper.

By the end, they were lumpy and weird looking, however they still taste amazing. I threw some of the lumpy ones in the picture, because you guys, I want to be real with ya. I want you to know that it’s okay they don’t LOOK perfect. After all, look at some of those in the bowl J

Here’s the thing. When it comes down to it at the end of the day, do they taste good? Yes. Yes they do. And I’m hoping that if you ARE a southern girl you can give these a try and let me know if I’ve come close to the classic treat. Is the flavor right? Is the texture right? Let me know!

A few tips for making the Pecan Pralines:

Bring your mixture to a boil and use a candy thermometer to watch the temperature. I love using a Thermapen for this! Super easy and handy (and great for meat too)

Once your sugar mixture reaches 236 degrees F, remove from heat and allow it to cool to 150 degrees F. Mine took about 25 minutes.

Once it is the right temperature, add in your pecans with a wooden spoon until combined. Using two tablespoons, quickly drop mixture by spoonful onto parchment paper lined counter top.

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41 comments on “Pecan Pralines”

I’m not a southerner, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate a good praline. I’m so psyched to give these a whirl. And I love that your readers asked for them. I need more specific requests like that on my site!

I’m from South Louisiana, I love these. Since I have Psoriasis Arthritis I pour these in a foiled and well greased pan. Then once firm lift the foil and cut them, like fudge. Hope this helps someone who’s like me, not fast at candy dropping anymore. But fast at making them disappear. Ha ha

I just got back from a vacation in SC where these are very popular. I bought some at a local sweet shop and OMG, were they delicious!
I am anxious to try your recipe; if they taste as yummy as they look from the pictures on your site, I’m in for a treat!

Many years ago I had Chocolate – Peanut Butter Pralines from a shop in Myrtle Beach, SC. They were awesome ….. but I haven’t been able to find a recipe. Please keep that combination in mind if you ever decide to make another version and share the recipe with all of us.
Your pralines look decadent !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I’ve never tried a pecan praline either, so I definitely need to start! Your description of these is making my mouth water. It sounds like the brown sugar really gives these a decadent touch. Sounds so delicious and easy, too!

The Chocolate Peanut Butter Pralines were a milk chocolate color and the most decadent chocolate peanut butter combination I’ve ever tasted. They reminded me of the Chocolate Peanut Butter fudge my Grandmother used to make from scratch ….. Cocoa, Sugar, Butter, Milk and Peanut Butter.
The flavors were totally combined. I can imagine drizzling Peanut Butter Pralines with chocolate but they wouldn’t be the same.

I tried to find the Thermapen candy therometer, but the link only showed BBQ and meat ones. Can you share more information about a good candy thermometer (does it clip to the pan too)? thanks for all you share and I’m looking forward to trying this delicious sounding recipe!!!

I love this recipe! I have been searching for one that compares to Savannah’s Candy Kitchen in Charleston, SC and I have to say this is almost exactly like their recipe! It is super easy to make! Thanks and I am looking forward to making some for friends and family this Christmas Season!

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